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Spritz Cookies

Classic Spritz Cookies (Easy Buttery Cookie Press Recipe)

These classic spritz cookies are buttery, crisp, and melt in your mouth. Made with simple pantry ingredients and shaped with a cookie press, they're perfect for Christmas, holidays, cookie exchanges, or everyday baking. This beginner-friendly recipe makes about 4 dozen beautiful cookies with consistent results every time.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 4 dozen cookies
Course: cookies, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, European
Calories: 85
Ingredients Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature (not melted)
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract, for a more traditional flavor
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Equipment

  • Cookie press
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Measuring cups and measuring spoons
  • Rubber spatula
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper or ungreased baking sheet
  • Cooling rack
  • Small bowls (for sprinkles, optional)